Associate Degree Nursing Program

About the Nursing Program

Santa Monica College offers an Associate Degree Nursing Program that prepares students to meet the standards of the California Board of Registered Nursing. This program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Upon completion of the nursing program, graduates receive their Associate in Science Degree - Nursing Major and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a Registered Nurse. Santa Monica College Nursing Majors are encouraged to follow a transfer curriculum course of study that will enable the student to transfer to BSN programs.

Application for the Nursing Program

Application Period: The application sessions for Spring 2019 consideration are now​ closed. Applications dates for Fall 2019 consideration will open during the spring 2019 semester.

The Santa Monica College nursing program utilizes a Multi-Criteria Screening Process for applications to the Generic ADN program and these admission requirements have been updated! Please review the PDF below to review these changes.

Information Sessions

Nursing Program Information Sessions are provided throughout the semester. For information and instructions on how to register for a Nursing Information Session, please visit Admissions and Preparations.